The Portland daily press., 1887-05-31

fully sustained himself in that great popular
body by the earnestness of his convictions,
by his skill as debater, and by his kn0wl-
edge Of public affairs.
Transferred to the Senate in 1S71-then in
the full vigor OF his natural faculties and
with the valuable experience of long term
of service in the House,-he at once took
high rank there, which he maintained undis-
turbed to the end, always taking an active
part In the discussions. of the great ques-
lions constantly appearing there for action.
Among the questions in which he acted a
more conspicuous part were those on cduca-
ton, the needs of the army. defense of Gen.
Grant, and the. arraignment of Fitz John
Porter; on the last. of which he at one time
spoke four days in succession, with such
men as Garfield, Blaine, Coukling, and Por-
ter himself, as attentive listeners.
In addition to these more prominent acts
he devoted himself steadfastly to the duties
which crowd a Senatorial life. never turning
deaf ear to the appeal of his constituents
or from whatever quarter of the country
they came. As legislator he took it upon
himself as sacred trust to look
always to the interests of those who stood
with him in the shock of battle and saved
the republic, and in season-and as MANY
pose and to advocate any measure for their
relief that commended itself to his judgment
mot taking notice of any public sentiment
that might be hostile-and the statute books
are full of laws for the manned and disabled
the widowed and the fatherless, that he
either originated or actively helped to pass !.
Nominated by his party as Vice President
on the Republican ticket in 1884, he conduc-
ted himself during that trying campaign
with great circumspection and dignity, and
was the source of great strength to the
ticket.
Major Melcher closed his able and interest
ing sketch of the great volunteer general by
a well considered tribute to his life and
character.
The quartette sang ''When the First Shot
of Fort Sumter Fell" written for the occa-
sion, and the exercises closed with the sing
ing of America" by the audience.
At Ferry Village and Willard.
The Memorial Day exercises at Ferry VII
lage and Willard were simple, but i'm
pressiye. The procession was formed in
front of the church at Ferry Village in the
following order:
Chief Marshal Henry Hartford.
Aids.
Merrimans Band-20 pieces
Bayard Lodge, X. of T.
Grand Army.
School Children of Ferry Village and Willard.
Samaritan Association.
Invited Guests and Citizens.
The column moved directly to the ceme-
terry, passing through Willard. At the
cemetery the services consisted of reading of
the roll of honor. followed by prayer and
snort address by Rev. i. p. Adams, and
singing led by G. A. Tilton, ESQ., Mr..
Adams address was brief, but eloquent. He
paid a glowing tribute to the heroes who lost
their lives in defence of their country.
During the services squads moved through
the cemetery and decorated the soldiers
graves. At the close of the exercises the
procession returned to Ferry Village by way
of Sawyer street and was dismissed
At Saccrappa.
The exercises of Memorial Day were car
ried ont according to the programme pub
lished in the PRESS last week. The men,
bers of Cloudman Post, G. A. r.. and Wade
Camp, S. of ", turned out in full numbers.
The Westbrook Band furnished excellent
music. The Ladies' Relief Corps supplied
an abundance of beautiful flowers. There
was large gathering of citizens at the GEM
eteries who participated in the solemn SER
vices of decorating the graves of the depart
ed heroes.